Kanazawa - Kenrokuen Park

Kenrokuen Park, the largest (25ac) of the three most famous Japanese gardens. The park, attached to the residence of the Maeda family, was completed in 1837. As its name indicates, it incorporates six (roku) qualities - dignity, festiveness, spaciousness, artistic form, coolness and scenic harmony.

At the north end of the park are the information bureau and car park. Going south from here, we come to two small lakes, Hisagoika to the right and Kasumigaike to the left. At the east end of Hisagoike is a small waterfall and beside Kasumigaike a stone lantern, Kotoji-toro. Farther east is a bronze statue of the legendary hero Yamato-takeru. Southeast of the lake grows a cherry tree famous for its magnificent show of blossom